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MARCO...I slowly closed the door and leaned against it. She didn't even realise my presence now as I stood there the whole time she was busy in her conversation with Edward Reinford... She found her solace in his arms and didn't need a drink anymore.I slowly dragged myself back into my room. Some would say, I should fight my way in her life but how could I when I was never in the picture? Four years wasn't a short time, and I successfully failed to erase her emotions that were drowned in her subconscious mind and never defaced even after staying away from him.Now, he is back in her life again... Yes, I do know who is he since the beginning.She didn't know but in her sleep, she had muttered his name a lot. Edward... She begged him to not leave her almost every night. She confessed her pregnancy to him every night and I heard all of it.She thought I only appeared after she woke up from nightmares. But, she never realised I had a little speaker planted in her bracelet she always wears... Well, she used to and not anymore. I put it on her to protect her. To be there with her when she needed me. I guess, she never really needed me.When she said a billionaire requested her presence at his daughter's birthday party. Edward's name immediately raised my insecurity in me. Though I didn't know he was the same person, still went with her. The moment that little girl called her Mommy in the hotel, slowly, my thoughts started turning to reality.I was sure the day I saw him in the hospital with her. His eyes said everything. Still, I searched and finally, I knew it... It was him, her husband. I knew I was losing my love for the second time and the business trip made it worse. That drunken kiss made Elaine finally realise her feelings that I already knew.I know what I did in the hotel was unacceptable. Blame my drunken state again, I lost control over my right state of mind.When she refused me, lots of times, I wanted her to tell how Edward hurt her in the past. I tried it today too but... I paused when I saw her smiling thinking of him. No matter what, she still loves him and her daughter. I couldn't hold her back.Elaine is a solace for my ached soul that started beating the moment she appeared in my life. I overcame my anguish with her and loved her since the beginning. But, she only loved one man who is now her husband.She wanted me as her friend. Maybe, I will try to become one for her. A true friend this time. However, it doesn't mean I would stop wanting her. I won't. If Edward dares to make another mistake, I will be the wall this time and take her with me...My thoughts broke at the ringing of my phone. It was my assistant. I received the call... "Did you find out?""Yes, sir." He replied. "In one CC TV footage, the car number was captured. It's connected to Chairman Jerard Roullard. The car was driven by his man..." He paused. "But sir, we don't have any conflict with him then why would he...?""Hmm, I'll look into it." I hung up the call and lit up the cigar.Jerard Roullard. The Chairman of the historic Roullard Corporation who has everything in the world... If his man was following us it wouldn't be without his permission. One thing's for sure, he has such a loyal bunch of men. And that made it more complicated. Why would a legend like him follow my car...?Thanks for reading today. I hope you enjoyed 🥰
EDWARD... Slowly, I hung up. She is asleep now and hopefully won't wake up again. Turning on the speaker I kept the device on the bedside table before getting off the bed and stood on the porch. It's quite obvious she had nightmares in her sleep and sometimes, she doesn't even know what her subconscious state was going through in the sleep... I realised it the first night she slept here. In the middle of the night, she was searching for me, asking me to not leave her. Saying she is pregnant. I realised it was Catherine inside her who was lost in some darkness. It happened last night too and so I gave her that necklace with a microphone and tracker attached to it. I wanted to stay beside her in her every second of life. Good or bad, it's my need to stay closer. Through the tracker, I also find out about the car incident in the morning. She did not share it with me. She did not want to worry me. And she shouldn't know that I know everything. She only needs to smile and stay happy, I
ELAINE (CATHERINE) ... "You are quite busy these days and don't have time for your old man, huh?" Alberto complained as I accompanied him out for a walk. I smiled at his childish tantrums, "Unlike you, this young lady is quite busy these days." I narrowed my eyes at him and he chuckled... Slowly, patting my hand, "Don't overdo yourself, or you'll turn older before me." "Eh, in your dreams." I beat him in words and he laughed again. I couldn't help my grin seeing him happy. As we were strolling in the garden, my phone vibrated in my pocket. The caller brought another smile to my face. Mouthing 'take care' at the nurse, I excused myself aside and received the call... "Yes, baby?" "Mommy..." Della's little tone and the way she called mommy fluttered my heart. "I miss you." And her next words made me guilty for hurting her little wish. "I miss you too, sweetheart." "When you will be here?" She asked again, making my heart break. She would ask this each time she calls and I only ha
ELAINE (CATHERINE) ... 'Come out in the garden, Let's have a chat.' Those were the first words my mother-in-law said to me. Well, I guess it's time to have some serious chat. Keeping the photo under her pillow again, I followed her out. Liam slightly nods at me, standing in front of the door... "She is asleep. If she wakes up before I return send her to the garden." I informed him. "Yes, ma'am." He said. I walked out in the garden and saw Mrs Reinford sitting on the gazebo, perhaps waiting for me to have some 'chat'... I sat in the opposite of her. "Have some tea." She offered me and I accepted it. I wouldn't mind a chat while having some tea. "What's your name?" Mrs Reinford asked, which startled me a bit hearing her rigid tone. "Elaine Agosti," I answered. "Agosti?" She raised a brow at me. "So, you're a daughter of Alberto Agosti? Strange, I have heard he has a son only. Never heard about his daughter." I sighed inwardly, "I am not his real daughter." I said truthfully. Sh
ELAINE (CATHERINE) ... 'You resemble the love of his life. A mere substitute...' - This line kept roaming in my head. The more I tried to delete it from my memory lane, I couldn't. Perhaps, this one line started giving meaning to his impeccable gentleness toward me among all other women out there... And the little girl calling me mommy out of nowhere. One thought led to another as a sudden realisation hit me. I rushed inside the house, Hurriedly walking toward Della's room. Liam slightly nods at me... "Adelaide didn't wake up.' He informed. "Yeah..." Replying absentmindedly, I entered the room. Cautiously, I went to the other side of the bed and took out the photo... A young woman in her early twenties she is. If observed Carefully, her features match with Adelaide so much. Especially, those cerulean eyes. The thought twisted my heart as the realisation slowly coursed through me while Regina's last few words kept ringing in my head like a broken record. Swallowing the hard lump,
EDWARD... 'Am I your first wife, Edward?' - The question she asked stopped my breath for a moment. Her gaze was filled with hesitance and fear. This question couldn't come all of a sudden, must something have happened if I'm not wrong, it happened when Mom summoned her for a talk. As much as I don't like both my wife and mother under the same roof, I couldn't ask them to leave either. They are my parents after all. So, I tried to stay between them and the pendant was planted for any inconvenience situation. However, it seemed my precautions failed and the talk with my mother Brought out that question from her, which was also the reason I hurried home from the office. I don't know exactly how much she knows, nor I could guess what her reaction would be... "Edward, please answer..." Her trembling tone increased my heartbeat in the silent atmosphere. Could she hear them? Gulping hard, I gave a single nod "Hmm..." Nothing more came out of me. Her question was answered and I'm uncert
ELAINE (CATHERINE) ... I woke up with birds chirping and soft rays of morning light falling on my face. Couldn't help the smile that formed at the touch of happiness... For four years, I woke up in the middle of the night due to my nightmares. There was not a single night I passed fearing my sleep because nightmares would sink me in. However, last night was different. It was so good, so blissful and... romantic. I never realised I could feel so satisfied and invested in moments with Edward. He not only fluttered my heart but each touch stroked my heart, healing wounds of previous years. I slept so well and it's so refreshing waking up after a proper sleep with no nightmares. Soon a possessive arm tightened around my waist, pulling me into his chest. His lips dropped feathery kisses and hot breath tickled my neck... "Good Morning, Mrs Reinford." Every time he calls me Mrs Reinford so passionately, I feel alive. I turned to him and smiled, "Good Morning, Mr Reinford." His brow rai
EDWARD... I fucking hated lying to her yet I had no choice. Most of my answers were lies, except for a few parts of it. Confession of my love for her was not a lie. How I missed her was not a lie. When I said how beautiful she is that's not a fucking lie... But, that didn't lessen my guilt realising how much she suffered only because of me. Staring at her sleepy state with a faint smile lingering on her lips was the greatest view for me. I could watch her the entire life. But sometimes it bothers me when I ask myself- Do I deserve her? I loathed the answer every time. But I couldn't let her leave me again. My existence depends on her. Without Catherine, there is no Edward. Her one glance takes away all my worries and I feel alive. Her smile encourages me to fight against the world and her love pumps my heartbeat. If lying about our past brought a smile to her face, I would do it till the end and always pray to God to never return her memories, reminding her of those unwanted suffe
ELAINE (CATHERINE) ... I paced back and forth, glancing up at the clock from time to time. Tension was choking me as I waited for Edward's call. God know what's going on there and how he's handling things. The way Edward froze at first seeing his father, I am really scared. I didn't want to leave him alone but I couldn't leave Della either... God, everything was a mess! "Please calm down, Mrs Reinford," Liam spoke all of a sudden, startling me. "I am sure, he will be fine." Sighing, I sat on the sofa. "I hope so, Liam," I muttered before looking up at him. He seemed genuinely concerned and caring toward the family. Even after his duty was over, he immediately returned hearing Steven's news. "Thank you, Liam, for coming at this hour." I thanked him. "It's my pleasure, ma'am. I will always be here whenever you need me.' He spoke... His words, they felt determined and slightly different, as if those words were for me only. Watching him carefully felt like I have seen him somewhere.
EDWARD ... "Uhmm-mmhm." Moaning, she arched her back to me, trying to be touched by me more. But, I was not giving her what she wanted. When it comes to playing like this, I love doing this to her. She looks so beautiful and erotic in her every action. Kissing, sucking, and marking every inch of her neck and collarbone, I finally went down to her amazing handful of breasts. I held one in hand and took one in my mouth. Catherine's eyes closed shut in pleasure. I licked the brown bud and then took it in my mouth, sucking it as if it would milk out. While grabbing the other one tightly, I left my handprint there. With a pop, I let go of the nipple and then took the other one in my mouth. Giving the same attention to both of them I finally let go. Looking down at them I drooled. Her round tits were glistening with my saliva and covered with my mark. Still looking at them I suddenly landed a slap on her pussy. This was another thing I loved doing to her. She turned so erotically vulner
CATHERINE ... The entire month passed by after the weekend and my husband even arranged a honeymoon after we returned. It was an amazing moment in my life. He took me to Maldives Though I couldn't do any sightseeing because as per my husband, 'Who goes out on honeymoon?' So, yeah... Practically we were mostly tangled with each other the entire week. Surely, I would have been impregnated if he didn't choose to vasectomy. I am glad he did it. Call me selfish, but giving birth is painful as fuck. It comes with a cost and I wouldn't like that feeling again. Anyway, back to the present... Currently, I am in the library, reading a book. Both our children were asleep and my husband was in the study. I was waiting for him. I yawned and again concentrated on the book. Or, at least, tried. My eyelids were heavy and sleep almost consumed me. However, suddenly I jerked out from the drowsiness. Confused, I looked around to find out the reason. It felt like I woke up to a loud shriek. "What t
CATHERINE ... I always wondered how life really works. Standing there, I saw the newly wedded happy couple or the couple that were fighting with a romantic tension going on within, which eventually took them to bed... How these pairs were made? And how they ended up together after such drama. Everything was a mystery of life. Perhaps, I would never understand. "Did you see May?" Liam came beside me and almost startled me. Yeah, by the way, I was talking about the weird couple and it was them, Liam and May. God knows how they ended up together! Most times I see them fighting and hear their complaints and in the next second, they would be found tangled with each other! On top of that, hiding whatever going on between them? Oh God, These two keep me on my toes more than my children do! It all started when May went to live with us after Jayden drama. Our dads were fond of travel and both me and Edward didn't want her to be alone, so she moved in with us in the Oakenhold mansion. Now,
Two years later ...EDWARD ... "Oh Fuck!" She purred under me when I slammed inside her slick folds. "Oh, Edward..." She screamed in ecstasy. "Yes baby, say my name. Let the whole of Italy know who you belong to." Growling, I kept pounding inside her as our sweaty bodies slapped against each other. "Fuck! Wife, how are you so tight still? Fuck, yes! I love this naughty pussy of yours! Squeezing your husband's cock harder, huh?!" She turned wetter. My words working on her like magic. With her tied hands, she was so vulnerable under my control. It was making her so needy and confident at the same time, while she desperately wanted to touch me. And I was obsessed with her. She looked so fucking beautiful under my mercy. I hold her legs and spin her on her stomach, Bending her on four and again slamming inside her, wrapping my fingers on her throat. We were fucking like two addicts with no sense. It was more like a punishment to her because she turned very naughty these days! We came
CATHERINE ... I woke up with my daughter lying on my chest. My movement woke her up. With her fluttering cerulean eyes, she watched me and immediately her eyes widened in excitement. "Mommy!" She hugged me and I smiled, holding her close. "Yes, my love. Mommy is awake." "Me and Papa missed you, Mommy." She muttered, hiding her face on my chest. "I know, I missed you both too." I kissed her chubby little face. "Okay, that's enough. Mommy needs rest now." Edward picked her up from me and set her on the couch before he sat beside me. "How are you feeling?" "Hmm, good." I leaned to his touch and closed my eyes, "feeling a little tired." "I know, you need proper rest." He said. However, I didn't go back to sleep again. I need lots of things to ask, "Is he alive? Jayden I mean." Edward nodded, "Yes, he is... I won't let him die." Edward was mad at him and I don't blame him. He was right in his place. Jayden needs his punishment. Especially, how he hurt those innocent people and May
EDWARD ... I couldn't care about our surroundings but my wife only. She fell on the sofa, tightly grabbing her belly. That was exactly what I was frightened about! "CATHERINE!" I rushed beside her. She already lost her consciousness. I picked her up and ran out of the room, leaving Jayden with Addison. I placed her in the car and Yelled at my driver to drive to the hospital. Her face was pale and her brows furrowed as if she was in pain. "Hurry up!" I groaned again. Soon, the car stopped in front of the R.Ford hospital and I rushed in with her in my arms. Doctors hurriedly attended ther as I was asked to wait outside. I did not want to but her doctor wouldn't let me in. Outside the emergency room, I was almost running mad! I shouldn't have let her go! I fucking should have stopped her! Don't know how long I waited, getting restless with each passing second, Dr Helena finally came out of the room. "Dr. how is she?" She nodded and smiled assuringly, "Don't worry, she is fine no
CATHERINE ... I exhaled a nervous breath, standing in from his apartment door. Hasty footsteps were heard and next, he opened the door. Jayden McCoy. A shiver ran down my spine recalling me I was standing in front of a psychopath who could do anything he wanted. "I am here now, so let go of May. Where is she?" I did not wait for a second to demand. He leaned against the door with a smirk plastered on his face, "Have some patience, love. You just came here." He moved aside, "Come on in." I swallowed hard and followed him Inside. I was a little surprised to see his place. I half expected to see some dark theme furniture and a messy environment, but it's all normal. "Have a seat." He pointed at the sofa and I had no choice but to oblige. "At least tell me how is she? Please tell me you didn't hurt her.".He squatted in front of me and held my hands as if we were long-time lovers! I wanted to snatch my hand away but the fear of hurting May I did not. "Calm down, Catherine. As long
CATHERINE ... "Ma'am, you are very famous among general people, including Elder Reinford because of your kindness and continuous charity." Our advocate Mr Wilson said. He was one the powerful and worthy advocates who worked with Roullard, also Dad's friend. So his advice would be much more positive and sensible, unlike Advocate Shane. I nodded, "Yes, I was involved quite much with Grandpa." I agreed, recalling those days although I don't know what benefit it would bring now. "Yes, and after your death announcement, people were so mortified and sad. You might not know but they had prayed for you for a very long time." He added. "Since then your husband, Edward has always done the charity in your name. People accepted it and they had a good overview of it." "Hmm, I have heard about it." "If I am not wrong, you have started your charity once you're back again. People accepted you wholeheartedly and even prayed for your family's safety... This is low-key a big achievement over the ye
EDWARD ... "The next thing is to do a formal apology in public, accepting all blame. The apology should be heartfelt, and a promise to take care of all those who had suffered in the accident." Advocate Shane spoke as I stared at him. "Then we will release fresh news of what happened to your wife and your lost child. This way, the public will start sympathizing with you and your family while moving on from this scandalous accident on the site... What do you think, Mr Reinford?" "Well, you're practically asking me to accept what I never did intentionally and then drag my wife and child into this mess?" I asked calmly even though I wasn't calm at all. He nodded with pride. "I really don't have any idea how Grandpa hired a pathetic jerk like you." "Excuse me?" "Yeah, you heard it right. And before I smack your head into this closed wall... Leave." I clenched my fists, trying to control myself. Thus fucking proud bustard was asking me to trade my years of dignity and my precious fami